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Passiflora lutea

Also Known As

Passionflower
Wild Yellow Passion Flower
Yellow Passion Vine
Yellow Passion-flower
Yellow Passionflower

Plant type

vine

size

H: 3'-15'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Passiflora lutea plant details

Passiflora lutea is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora lutea

Plant type: vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora lutea

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a plant in Guildford, NC. but found all along the Eastern US. The most cold hardy Passion Flower. Unusual 1" yellow flower has a cross-shaped pistil and palmate, 3-lobed leaves. One of the three Passion Vines that are native to the U.S. Purple/black berries in Fall. To encourage bushiness, pinch the plants back during their first growing season.